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This year the Fort Fairfield Quality of Place Council allocated several thousand dollars to replace the holiday decorations that were destroyed when the community bandstand collapsed in the winter of 2017. New decorations are now on display at the restored community bandstand near Main Street (shown here). (Melissa Lizotte)

This year the Fort Fairfield Quality of Place Council allocated several thousand dollars to replace the holiday decorations that were destroyed when the community bandstand collapsed in the winter of 2017. New decorations are now on display at the restored community bandstand near Main Street (shown here). (Melissa Lizotte)

Fort Fairfield residents, businesses embrace holiday spirit with townwide decorations

December 19, 2018

In hopes of spreading more holiday cheer among residents and businesses this season, the Fort Fairfield Quality of Place Council held its first-ever Celebration of Lights that included a much anticipated home decorating competition and more festive decorations throughout the downtown area.

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Limestone woman killed in accident on Route 1A in Hamlin

Drifting snow in the roadway caused icy conditions on Route 1A that police say contributed to a fatal accident in this tiny northern Aroostook County border community Tuesday night.

Mount Chase man arrested following crash, confrontations in Houlton

Police arrested a Mount Chase man on multiple charges Monday following a car accident and confrontations in Houlton the day before.

Houlton councilors give consensus approval to $11.1 million budget

The Houlton Town Council gave consensus approval Monday evening to an $11.1 million budget for 2019.

Stuck trailer slows traffic on Route 1 between PI, Caribou

Blowing and drifting snow caused the tractor portion of a tractor trailer to go off the road Tuesday morning, with the trailer sliding across and temporarily blocking both traffic lanes on Route 1 between Caribou and Presque Isle.

Maine postal workers brace for influx of last-minute Christmas mailings

The U.S. Postal Service kicks things into high gear for their busiest week for the year.

Houlton Police Department hosts awards banquet

The Houlton Police Department held its annual Christmas Party and Awards Night Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Houlton Lodge of Elks.

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The parts of Maine where LePage was least popular prospered most under his tenure

Touring the Millinocket mill where his family worked for generations, Sean DeWitt was struck by the vastness of the unused space.

Poliquin asks court to stop Maine from certifying a winner in 2nd District race

Attorneys for U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin are asking the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston to prevent the state of Maine from sending to Congress a certification that says Jared Golden won November election in the 2nd Congressional District.

Why Libertarians are no longer an official political party in Maine

Good morning from Augusta, where Libertarians are no longer recognized as an official political party in Maine because their voter enrollment numbers are too low.

Poliquin to appeal ruling that rejected his legal challenge to ranked-choice voting

Outgoing U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin on Monday said he will appeal a federal judge’s ruling last week that rejected the Republican’s challenge to the state’s ranked-choice voting system, a move that could keep the longshot lawsuit alive for months.

‘I see nothing wrong with challengers,’ Sen. Susan Collins says on 2020 GOP primary

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said Sunday she welcomes potential Republican primary challengers to President Donald Trump while also declining to endorse the president’s 2020 re-election bid.

What Janet Mills’ first Cabinet choice says about how she plans to govern Maine

Good morning from Augusta, where we’re assessing the impact of Gov.-elect Janet Mills’ first Cabinet nomination.

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Houlton's Jaron Gentle, left, dribbles around Hodgdon's Josh Palmer during Saturday's boys game in Houlton. The Shires won 68-21. (Joseph Cyr)

Houlton's Jaron Gentle, left, dribbles around Hodgdon's Josh Palmer during Saturday's boys game in Houlton. The Shires won 68-21. (Joseph Cyr)

Houlton boys and SA, FF and PI girls off to strong starts on basketball court

December 17, 2018

It’s still very early in the season, but four teams from the region are off to fast starts. The Houlton boys are 4-0 after registering two victories over Hodgdon and another over Class B Presque Isle last week.

Carlisle swimmers compete at Old Town

The Carlisle swim team on Friday competed in its second meet of the season and its first away from home.

Wildcat icemen earn pair of road wins

It took two totally different ways to pull it off, but the Presque Isle hockey team swept its weekend opponents in matches held at Penobscot Ice Arena.

Viking wrestlers place 7th in Howland, will host meet this Saturday

Six Caribou wrestlers logged third-place performances in their respective weight divisions at the PVHS Tournament Saturday.

UMPI Owls defeat Clipper hoop squads

The University of Maine at Presque Isle basketball teams ended the fall semester in a positive way, with both the women and men defeating UM-Machias in home games Friday.

Caribou JV girls lose to Hermon, defeat Fort Kent

The Caribou junior varsity girls basketball team opened its season with a 59-38 loss at home to Hermon Saturday, but bounced back Tuesday for a 49-33 triumph at Fort Kent.

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Houlton Rotarians celebrate Christmas early

The Houlton Rotary Club met for its annual Christmas party and luncheon that features the Christmas Auction on Monday, Dec. 17 at Watson Hall.

F. A. Peabody Hires Erica Johnson as Life and Health Agent

The F.A. Peabody Company (FAPCO) announces the expansion of its life and benefits department with the hiring of Erica Johnson of Presque Isle.

Maine’s minimum wage to go up to $11 on Jan. 1

Maine’s minimum wage will increase to $11 per hour in the new year thanks to a law approved by voters in 2016.

Doctor earns hand surgery recertification

Orthopedic surgeon Robert Bassett, MD, of Pines Health Services recently earned subspecialty recertification in surgery of the hand by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Agency on Aging names Henderson new Medicare Education Coordinator

The Aroostook Agency on Aging is proud to announce that Tara Henderson is the new Medicare Education Coordinator.

Cote Family Memorial Scholarship awarded to local Cary Medical Center nurse

Because of a local family’s generosity, caring and desire to give back, many nurses at Cary Medical Center have been supported with financial assistance to help further their nursing education over the past thirty years.

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A cold winter night in Houlton

December 17, 2018

The Gateway Crossing footbridge in Houlton lights up a cold winter night.

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Do you attend church during the Christmas holiday?

December 18, 2018

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Fort Fairfield residents, businesses embrace holiday spirit with townwide decorations

In hopes of spreading more holiday cheer among residents and businesses this season, the Fort Fairfield Quality of Place Council held its first-ever Celebration of Lights that included a much anticipated home decorating competition and more festive decorations throughout the downtown area.

What to know before you eat snow

When you’re a child, snow is magical. It’s hard to resist catching the fluffy, crystalline flakes on your tongue or secretly shoveling handfuls of snow into your mouth, the taste all at once powdery and crisply refreshing.

Weekly digital jigsaw – The Book Nook – Star-Herald

The Book Nook Used Books Space is located at the Aroostook Centre Mall.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Putting a name to the ’affliction’

It’s been wisely recommended that I explain what the ‘affliction’ is that I occasionally mention in my articles. I have no problem with that, but it does make me realize that I’ve been coy about it as though I might somehow be ashamed to have it. I have multiple sclerosis; MS for short.

Welcome to the 30-inch club

In the 80 years they’ve been keeping records at Caribou, this snow season is now one of only three years in which 30 or more inches of snow had fallen by the end of November.

A County winter storm memory: Sudden snow in 1951 stranded sixteen workers from Loring

I was a boy of 8 in November 1951. Our family farm was located on the Madawaska Road in Caribou at the corner of the cross road which ran eastward to the west gate road for the Air Force base under construction.

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